Daniel J Ardito

It is with great sorrow and regret that I must inform you that Daniel J. Ardito has passed away. Daniel J Ardito was born October 22, 1953. He passed away September 24, 2024. Daniel had two loving parents and a very happy childhood. Daniel loved his father so much, his father taught him how to be a real Italian Gentleman. He loved his Mother too, once he told me that he fell asleep for a few minutes and he saw his Mother's eyes smiling at him, that made him very happy. He had a great childhood, Daniel would tell stories about how much he enjoyed growing up in Newark with all of his friends. He played football and golf and was very good at both. He was a very happy person. He was also a deep person. He was a moderately religious man and found peace and guidance in his Christian faith. This spiritual foundation shaped much of who he was...a kind, intelligent, and deeply thoughtful man. Dan also loved to Cruise on Great Ships, play in the Casino (in moderation, he was very lucky) and travel, he was very adventurous, and most of all he loved His Country, The United States of America.
One of Daniels professional achievements that stands out as a testament to his intelligence and skill was his qualifications as a Professional Engineer (PE), Specializing in mechanical engineering. Daniel had an incredible talent for building, whether it was grand structures at the World Trade Center/Port Authority in Manhattan or a skyscrapers in Brooklyn or something as homely as putting shelves and cabinets in his home, his creations often seemed to come to life, reflecting his attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Outside of his profession, Daniel took joy in simpler pleasures that made life rich. He loved to collect Mont Blanc Pens and expensive lighters, a small, but telling sign of his appreciation for quality and elegance. He loved to dress up to the 10's in a suit with a beautiful tie and of course cufflinks and go out on the town (dinner and all the rest). He loved to take his friends out to dinner, he also loved music. Daniel loved to fish and hunt, these activities not only brought him joy but also provided him with a deep connection with nature. Then there was his culinary skill---Italian food was his speciality, he loved to cook and eat Italian food. The food he prepared was a labor of love seasoned with the same patience and care he applied to every part of his life.
Daniel was known for his dry witty sense of humor, which added warmth to the most mundane of days. His intelligence was unparalleled: he had a knack for knowing a lot about a lot and his beautiful blue eyes seemed to sparkle with the knowledge he so generously shared. His printing was equally remarkable---each stroke of his pen on paper was nothing short of art. Most importantly, beyond all these attributes, Daniel was a beautiful, kind, gentleman. Our world will feel a bit dimmer without him, but his light will continue brightly in our hearts.
I will miss everything about Daniel, his voice, his sense of humor, his telephone calls, his kindness. His impeccable help he provided to me will be deeply missed, above all it is his love that I will miss the most. His love was constant and the cornerstone of our lives Together. October 8th, 2023 would have been our wedding anniversary. We got married right after the tragic event of 9/11 and a time that tested many yet so solidified our bond. Marriage takes work and we worked at it: that effort made out relationship resilient and beautiful.
Daniel was a spiritual person. He had a deep love for his friends and family, for his parents and for me and his country. A man of faith, he would often call upon Saint Jude in moments of trivial frustration or genuine need. And somehow, whether through divine intervention or the sheer force of his good will, things will often turn out right.
As we move forward I'd like everyone to remember Daniel for the good, strong, wonderful, intelligent, kind man that he was. If he was your friend he stood by you, offering more than what you needed. He was always there for his loved ones. A great soul who will be missed immensely. Let us find comfort in knowing that he left this world having been a blessing to those who knew him.
From His Loving Wife, Esther Ardito
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